There are 7 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio by plane, car, bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
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Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio
Fly to New Plymouth, bus
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Fly from Auckland (AKL) to New Plymouth (NPL)
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Take the bus from Waitara to Piopio
Fly to Tauranga, drive
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Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Tauranga (TRG)
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Drive from Tauranga to Piopio
Train, bus
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Take the train from Papakura to Otorohanga
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Take the bus from Otorohanga to Piopio
Train, bus via Hamilton
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Take the train from Puhinui Train Station to Hamilton Rotokauri
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Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio
Drive
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Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio by bus
The bus journey time between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Piopio is around 5h 9m and covers a distance of around 218 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by InterCity, the Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio bus service departs from Auckland International Airport and arrives in Piopio. Typically four buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Piopio is 0800 358 5453.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Piopio is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Piopio is 2 metres.
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Last updated: 2 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio. However, there are services departing from Auckland International Airport and arriving at Piopio via Hamilton - Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Piopio is 164 km. The road distance is 215.5 km.
The best way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio, including transfers.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio bus services, operated by InterCity, depart from Auckland International Airport station.
The quickest flight from Auckland Airport to Taupo Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio bus services, operated by InterCity, arrive at Piopio station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio.
- Distance: 163.9 km
- Duration: 2h 53m
What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Piopio, New Zealand?
You can take a bus from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Piopio via Hamilton - Central in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Taupo
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $340
Flights from Auckland to New Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $200
Flights from Auckland to Tauranga
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $250
- Phone
- 0800 808 400
- Website
- kiwirail.co.nz
Train from Papakura to Otorohanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
- Website
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
Train from Puhinui Train Station to Hamilton Rotokauri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aucklandtransport.govt.nz
- Phone
- +64 800 205 305
- busit@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- Website
- busit.co.nz
Train from Puhinui Station to Hamilton Rotokauri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- busit.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Waitara to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland International Airport to Hamilton - Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Hamilton - Central to Piopio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $40
- Website
- InterCity
- Book at
- InterCity
Bus from Otorohanga to Piopio
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Air New Zealand offers flights from Auckland Airport to Taupo Airport.
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